Iran claims to have intercepted and destroyed an enemy MQ-9 drone.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 16 - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated on social media early on the 16th that the Iranian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed an enemy MQ-9 drone over Andimeshk, Iran.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
Intercepted and destroyed an enemy MQ-9 drone
Location
Andimeshk · Iran
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
July 16
Equipment
MQ-9 drone
Summary

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted and destroyed an enemy MQ-9 drone over Andimeshk, Iran, on July 16. This action was confirmed through an official statement on social media by the IRGC.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted an enemy MQ-9 drone.
  • The incident occurred over Andimeshk, Iran.
  • The action took place on July 16.
  • The IRGC reported the destruction of the drone on social media.
  • The report is based on a primary source with high reliability.